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Before them lay a vast expanse of greenery that resembled a primeval forest. "It's so hot," Amayi said, wiping the sweat from his brow as he peered around. "Did we come to the wrong place?"
"Shh!" Xiao Qiang raised a finger, scanning the surroundings with caution. He felt an odd sensation, suddenly recalling the botanical garden he had entered back in the 2030s, where he encountered man-eating trees. But in Ancient Times, there had been no outbreak of viruses, and thus no mutated plants existed. Still, the atmosphere here felt off; these plants seemed reminiscent of those found in a tropical rainforest. If it truly was a tropical rainforest, then there could be terrifying creatures lurking within…
As if responding to his thoughts, a chilling scream echoed from the depths of the forest. The three of them exchanged no words and quickly moved toward the source of the cry.
The dense green foliage provided ample cover. Xiao Qiang had a strong feeling that they were getting closer to the predators. To their left, he heard voices belonging to Outsider, tinged with fear.
They moved silently like hunting felines, observing the scene from fifty meters away: the predators had tied up members of the Waji Mountain People to tree branches, each one scattered across different areas. It would be difficult for the three of them to rescue everyone at once.
Xiao Qiang noticed that the captives were not just Waji Mountain People; there were many unfamiliar faces among them. They belonged to various tribes, including Dwarves, Stone Cave Tribe, and Sun Tribe, each displaying different skin tones and attire.
He recalled hearing from Saint Mother that the Waji Mountain People were descendants of the Xuanyuan Tribe, meaning their ancestor was Xuanyuan Huangdi. Shifting his gaze, he spotted Jill, who was also bound and struggling.
Jill was tied alone to a tree branch, her face contorted in despair with tear stains marking her cheeks. Seeing her stirred something deep within Xiao Qiang, and he felt an impulsive urge to rush to her aid.
Suddenly, Old Dada Mishu placed a hand on his shoulder and said, "No! If you go now, all our efforts will be in vain. Not only will we fail to rescue them, but we’ll also end up captured ourselves."
There was logic in Old Dada Mishu's words. The enemy was numerous and armed with deadly weapons. The three of them had only his sharp dagger and a simple stick for defense.
The Waji Mountain People had trained in throwing sticks since childhood, so their aim was usually true. Even at a distance, they could strike effectively.
As a collective unit of three, Old Dada Mishu held the highest authority. Xiao Qiang had no choice but to follow his lead, retreating quietly to wait for the best opportunity to rescue their comrades.
While deciding who would keep watch over the predators and when, Amayi insisted on being involved no matter what. Thus, they took turns keeping vigil throughout the night, monitoring every move made by the captors.
Old Dada Mishu worried that Xiao Qiang might act impulsively and repeatedly reminded him to consider the bigger picture.
Xiao Qiang thought that Old Dada Mishu was being overly cautious; after all, he had defeated countless ruthless foes in past wars. Surely these primitive weapon-wielding individuals were no match for him.
Amayi took her turn on watch.
Old Dada Mishu kept vigil as well.
It was Xiao Qiang's turn.
"Don't be impulsive," Old Dada Mishu said, handing the Stick to Xiao Qiang with a worried tone.
Xiao Qiang nodded, "It's fine, I know what I'm doing."
The surroundings were quiet, occasionally interrupted by strange sounds that did not disturb the sleeping raiders. The captured vulnerable group remained tightly bound to the tree branches.
Xiao Qiang crept closer to Jill. He drew out his dagger and swiftly cut through the ropes. Jill woke up, her face lighting up with surprise as she exclaimed, "Is it you?" She lunged toward him, catching him off guard.
Suddenly filled with a soft body in his arms, Xiao Qiang felt a bit flustered.
"I thought you wouldn't come to rescue me."
"How could I not? I'm here now. Let's hurry and get out of here." As he spoke, Hagu suddenly woke up. Seeing a man who didn't look like a Waji Mountain Person cutting the ropes binding Jill, he felt a surge of anger at their closeness.
He quietly approached them and unexpectedly raised his wooden stick to strike Xiao Qiang.
Amayi darted out first, swinging the Stick hard at Hagu, who fell to the ground with a thud.
The commotion startled the other raiders. Hand in hand, Xiao Qiang and Jill quickly made their escape.
They ran through the dense forest, pursued by raiders on horseback. At some point, Xiao Qiang sensed an eerie presence surrounding them and the raiders from the shadows.
He pulled Jill aside to hide, noticing that the raiders had been diverted. He hurriedly turned back to save a few more people.
Just then, the raiders chasing them were suddenly attacked by an unknown object.
Meanwhile, Amayi noticed two large creatures with hard beaks closing in from either side behind him.
What on earth are those? Amayi dared not linger and took off running.
At the same time, Xiao Qiang and Jill also found themselves under attack by these creatures.
Amayi climbed the tree while shouting at the two of them, "Climb the tree!"
Who would have thought that a large bird, standing two meters tall, would swoop down, nearly pecking him. The bird opened its beak, revealing a crimson tongue and soft palate, with its enormous throat visible in the dark.
Amayi was so frightened that he nearly lost control of himself.
Meanwhile, Xiao Qiang and Jill were also in a dire situation. The bird was flapping its wings and pecking at the wild bamboo that blocked its attacks, as well as at slightly smaller branches. With no way to run, Jill had no choice but to squeeze into a hole, too scared to move. The bird spread its massive wings and let out a series of guttural calls, fiercely searching for an opening to attack her.
Xiao Qiang felt a surge of anxiety as he climbed the tree just as the bird swooped down. It knocked him off balance, sending him tumbling to the ground where he squeezed into a dense cluster of wild bamboo. Seeing this, the bird squawked loudly and began pecking wildly at the bamboo, its claws thrashing about.
The wild bamboo that protected Xiao Qiang was being pecked apart one by one, and it looked like he was about to have a close encounter with the bird. He saw the open beak of the bird exposing its soft palate and then glanced at the sharp bamboo that had been broken. In a flash of inspiration, he grabbed a sharp piece of bamboo and aimed it at the bird's soft palate.
The sharp bamboo pierced into the bird's soft palate, leaving it struggling helplessly. Xiao Qiang pushed with all his might, and the sharp piece of bamboo went straight through the bird's skull.
With the bird dead, Xiao Qiang turned to check on Jill and Amayi; they were both fine. He breathed a sigh of relief and instructed them to stay put while he planned to rescue others.
The raiders were also under attack from the bird. Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Qiang used his dagger to cut the ropes binding them. In an instant, several people were freed, and he felt an overwhelming sense of joy and excitement, momentarily forgetting his own safety until someone shouted, "You need to go! They're coming!" It was too late; he realized it was impossible to escape now.
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